Physics

To find the magnitude of the resultant velocity of the red wax block, we can use the horizontal and vertical components of its motion.

Vertical Component ():

The red wax block rises 80 cm (0.8 m) in 20 seconds.

Horizontal Component ():

The glass tube moves 60 cm (0.6 m) in 20 seconds.

Resultant Velocity ():

Using the Pythagorean theorem:

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